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Post by rovertrunner on Sept 19, 2009 22:07:32 GMT -5
In the past I have done cross country to stay in shape & build a good base for track season. This year I have decided not to do cross country. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of good cross training over the fall & winter to be in shape for the track season? Thank you if you have any opinions  |
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dr1500
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Post by dr1500 on Sept 19, 2009 22:35:25 GMT -5
You really should run cross, but if not you can swim laps and nordic ski.
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Post by tbrown on Sept 19, 2009 22:37:57 GMT -5
wat events do u run in track?
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Post by marathondude on Sept 19, 2009 23:25:09 GMT -5
I agree that cross country will provide the best base for track. In order to improve as a runner, you have to run. Cycling, nordic skiing, swimming and other aerobic exercising will help to some degree, but are not substitutes for at least running 3 - 4 days per week.
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Post by tundra on Sept 20, 2009 8:51:49 GMT -5
I am injured right now and I usually balloon up with about 20 extra pounds even with riding the bike x5 per week. I am running in the water(x2) and cycling(x5) per week and the weight is actually down 3 pounds. All of the water running is interval based. I'm actually looking forward to see how aerobically fit I am once the injury bug goes away. It's not my favourite thing to do, but it seems to be working very well.
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Post by rovertrunner on Sept 20, 2009 10:51:20 GMT -5
tbrown. For track i run 400 & 800
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Post by bg16 on Sept 20, 2009 13:14:09 GMT -5
I don't understand why you would cross train to build a base for track. You are a lot better off to run, even if you don't want to compete in xc, just get out and run a few times a week and do some tempos and that should build a solid base for the track season. You shouldn't cross train to replace running unless you are injured. In my opinion cross training should only be used to increase mileage while doing non-impact things, or to keep in shape when injured. To be a good runner you have to run. It's pretty simple.
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Post by ronb on Sept 20, 2009 14:19:15 GMT -5
I don't understand why you would cross train to build a base for track. You are a lot better off to run, even if you don't want to compete in xc, just get out and run a few times a week and do some tempos and that should build a solid base for the track season. You shouldn't cross train to replace running unless you are injured. In my opinion cross training should only be used to increase mileage while doing non-impact things, or to keep in shape when injured. To be a good runner you have to run. It's pretty simple. You may not want to tell Alastair Brownlee that he shouldn't be running so well, because of the huge volumes of swimming and cycling he is also doing. And you may not want to race him in a 10K. either... |
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Post by bg16 on Sept 20, 2009 18:18:36 GMT -5
I don't understand why you would cross train to build a base for track. You are a lot better off to run, even if you don't want to compete in xc, just get out and run a few times a week and do some tempos and that should build a solid base for the track season. You shouldn't cross train to replace running unless you are injured. In my opinion cross training should only be used to increase mileage while doing non-impact things, or to keep in shape when injured. To be a good runner you have to run. It's pretty simple. You may not want to tell Alastair Brownlee that he shouldn't be running so well, because of the huge volumes of swimming and cycling he is also doing. And you may not want to race him in a 10K. either... He didn't quit running and start cycling and swimming to prepare for his running races. |
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Post by ronb on Sept 20, 2009 19:01:55 GMT -5
You may not want to tell Alastair Brownlee that he shouldn't be running so well, because of the huge volumes of swimming and cycling he is also doing. And you may not want to race him in a 10K. either... He didn't quit running and start cycling and swimming to prepare for his running races. No, but he "cross trains" year around, and can probably run low to mid 28's for a peak 10 K. The point is, he was a great runner previously, and with all the extra fitness from his cycling and swimming, he is an even better runner now. Would he have been better still if he only ran? Not enough information to provide an answer. Of course, he is only one example, but the Junior Triathletes in Ontario are doing some pretty damn good running, yes? I believe we under-estimate the possible advantages of a good cross-training program, both in terms of adding extra volume, and lessening injury risk. |
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Post by bg16 on Sept 21, 2009 10:59:09 GMT -5
ya exactly and if you read my post again I said that cross training would be good for adding extra miles without the high impact result of running. But I wouldn't cross train to replace running entirely which seems to be what rovertrunner wants to do.
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Post by rovertrunner on Sept 21, 2009 16:29:49 GMT -5
bg16. Not exactly. Since I am not participating in cross country this season I just wanted to see what other things I could be doing during the fall & winter. I will still be running. I just wanted to know if there were other thigs I could be doing as well. That is all.
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Post by mafrunner on Sept 21, 2009 20:03:53 GMT -5
I would suggest , swimming/running in the water, bicycling, nordic skiing and really anything that works the same muscles that you use for running |
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Post by limestonemiler on Sept 22, 2009 22:18:03 GMT -5
If you're not running cross, you should at least train with guys who do. I always ran cross, even when I was running the same races as you are now. Middle-distance works that way. Just make sure you keep some of your speed with strides, pickups, weight training...
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